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Corundum var. Sapphire from Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar

 
Corundum var. Sapphire from Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar

Corundum var. Sapphire from Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar

Corundum var. Sapphire from Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 82438
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar
Description:Lustrous translucent lavender-blue sapphire crystal, the colored gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with no matrix. The ruby sapphire is stout hexagonal form, and has subtle crystallization patterns on the surfaces. Weight: 11.3 grams = (56.5 carats.) Ex. Miller collection T094; acquired in 2014 from E. Greene.
Overall Size:18x17x14 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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